About this property
Magnificent grade A mansion house originally built in circa 1645 and re-built in the 1780s by Robert Hunter (apprentice to Robert Adam) located in a 150-acre country estate. Nestled amid beautiful surroundings, overlooking the River Tay Estuary that’s rich in wildlife and maintained by the RSPB. The village of Errol (3 miles) has a pub, butcher, local shop, excellent café and even a local winery where fruit wines are on offer. The surrounding landscapes offer the opportunity for scenic walks and bike rides – both gentle and challenging with the National Cycle Route 77 passes close-by – while keen golfers will want to try Gleneagles, Carnoustie, and St Andrews (all within 26 miles). The city of Perth is (16 miles) visit an array of museums (one with the famous stone of destiny), art galleries, theatres, public art trail or explore Scone Palace and enjoy a day out at Perth races. Visit Dundee (12 miles) the UK's first and only UNESCO City of Design and explore the V&A and Discovery museums.
A private driveway announces your arrival at this impressive residence, a Grade A-listed Georgian country mansion house once home to Admiral Duncan, Scotland’s greatest sailor and victor of the Battle of Camperdown. Entering this fantastic historic property into the vestibule then continue into a magnificent circular hallway. There are many family portraits one of which is the Duke of Rothes, Lord Chancellor of Scotland who was a close friend of King Charles II. Unwind in a sumptuous sitting room where there’s a Smart TV and an open fire for after-dark ambience. Culinary endeavours are elevated in the kitchen, then gather everyone in the grand and spacious dining room which will surely make every meal feel like a special occasion. When it’s time to retire for the evening, a grand staircase leads to five beautifully decorated bedrooms. One king-size room shares a fabulous en-suite Jack and Jill shower room with a twin bedroom that has its own seating area and Smart TV. The master king-size semi-circular bedroom has magnificent views over the Tay estuary with a feature fireplace, seating area and adjacent bathroom, another king-size room has an en-suite bathroom, and the final bedroom has a super-king-size zip-and-link bed that can be made into a twin on request, plus an en-suite bathroom.
The country estate boasts abundant gardens adorned with castellated yew hedge, that attracts an array of wildlife including red squirrels and rare bird species. Enjoy breath-taking views of the River Tay estuary and watch out for the resident roe deer as you unwind in a choice of seating and dining areas, fire up the BBQ, cosy up by the fire pit or enjoy a game of tennis, boules or croquet. Private parking for eight cars is available directly in front of the house and to enhance your stay further, the owner offers a number of holistic treatments in an authentic Mongolian Yurt – book in advance of your stay – to leave you feeling relaxed, replenished and revitalised.
Additional information and rules
- 5 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size (zip-and-link beds that can be made into a twin on request) 3 king-size, 1 twin (comprising of 2 small double beds)
- 4 bathrooms – 1 en-suite Jack and Jill shower room with large walk-in shower cubicle, double sinks and WC, 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle and WC,1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with hand-held shower over bath and WC.
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, Belling warming oven, fridge/freezer, drinks fridge, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher, washer/dryer.
- Travel cot and highchair available.
- Open fire – first basket of logs supplied.
- Smart TV in sitting room and twin bedroom.
- Extensive gardens with seating and dining areas, charcoal BBQ, fire pit.
- Tennis court, boules, croquet.
- Private off-road parking for 8 cars.
- Minimum 3-night stay.
- Shops, pubs and restaurants 3 miles.
- Wellness treatments including Holistic Massage, Hot Shell Massage, Indian Head Massage, EFT, Holistic Facials, Reflexology and Reiki must be pre-booked with owner and additional chargers paid directly to owner.
- Please note that children under the age of 12 must be supervised in the house and grounds and anyone under the age of 18 should be suitably supervised throughout their stay.
- The grounds are home to red squirrels which are a protected species. Dogs must be well controlled so that they do not catch or injure the squirrels.
- STL - PK-12139-F
- EPC rating – E